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Vakrasana or the Twisted Pose is a simplified form of Ardhamatsyendrasana. Many people who cannot practice Ardha Matsyendrasana can do Vakrasana to get the same benefits. Although the Sanskrit name of both the mudras is different while the English name remains the same. It is very useful to stretch and twist the lower abdomen muscles, […]
Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bending yoga posture with the upper body folded forward. This asana is part of the Ashtanga primary series and also mentioned in the “Shiva Samhita” as one of the accomplished asanas, along with Padmasana, Vajrasana, and Siddhasana. Paschimottanasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Paschimottanasana (POSH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-ah-nah) Meaning Paschim = west; uttana = stretched out; asana = […]
There is a special asana of yoga – Balasana, a comfortable asana, the number of people doing it has increased significantly in the last few years. Countless people are taking advantage of this. Even beginners are enjoying the benefits of Balasana among more challenging asanas. Balasana is a very easy asana in yoga, the practice […]
Out of many yoga poses Ananda Balasana is one of the gentle and soothing poses as well as the easiest yoga poses. it is an excellent grounding pose as well as contemporary practice. Also, it is a common stretch often done in Pilates and yoga classes. Usually, Ananda Balasana (also referred to as Happy Baby […]
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most revered and powerful mantras in Hinduism. It consists of a sacred verse from the Rigveda and is dedicated to the goddess Gayatri, who is considered the personification of knowledge and enlightenment. Gayatri Mahamantra is an important mantra in all Vedas, Puranas, and religious scriptures whose importance is […]
Urdhva Upavistha Konasana is an intermediate asana in which your spine plays an important role, you need to keep your back straight along with balancing your body on the sit bones. Urdhva Upavistha Konasana Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Urdhva Upavistha Konasana(Uerd-vah oo-pah-veest-ah kone-ah-sah-nah) Meaning “Urdhva” — meaning “upright”“Upavistha” — meaning “seated” or “sitting”“Kona” — meaning “angle”“Asana” […]
Sucirandhrasana is an excellent practicing for cross-legged Supine poses as well as considered a warm-up yoga pose to prepare the body for more intense yoga poses. Sucirandhrasana is one of the easiest yoga poses. that helps to prepare the body for gentle variations of King Pigeon Pose (Eka pada rajakapotasana) as well as Sugarcane Pose […]
Utthita Vasisthasana (sometimes called Vasisthasana) is also known as Side Plank Pose. Vasisthasana, taught by BKS Iyengar, is a standing balance and arm balance pose in modern yoga, which is beyond the ability of most beginners. From children to adults and from men to women, Vasisthasana will help improve the sense of physical and mental […]
The Supine Spinal Twist, or Supta Matsyendrasana, serves as an excellent warm-up pose before engaging in more intense twisting postures. It gently prepares the back muscles, spine, and surrounding tissues for deeper stretches and movements. Supta Matsyendrasan Basics Sanskrit Pronunciation Supta Matsyendrasan(Soop-tah-MOTS-yen-drAA-SUN-aa) Meaning supta meaning supine or reclined,matsya means fish, indra means ruler, asana means pose Pose Type Supine, […]
